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Julie LaSpina
1
Skidmore SKD 23-10
3
Winner Union UNI 32-5
Skidmore SKD
23-10
1
Final
3
Union UNI
32-5
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Skidmore SKD 23 20 25 20 (1)
Union UNI 25 25 21 25 (3)
2
Clarkson CLK 20-19
3
Winner Union UNI 33-5
Clarkson CLK
20-19
2
Final
3
Union UNI
33-5
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Clarkson CLK 15 25 21 25 13 (2)
Union UNI 25 20 25 23 15 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Union downs Skidmore, Clarkson in Liberty League Championship Tournament

SCHENECTADY, NY -- Julie LaSpina had 13 kills and Erika VanValkenburg dished out 41 assists as the Union College volleyball team opened up the Liberty League Championship Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Skidmore College Friday at the Viniar Athletic Center. The Dutchwomen closed out the night with a 3-2 win over Clarkson, featuring 19 kills from Erin Schumaker.

The Dutchwomen (33-5 after the two wins) defeated the Thoroughbreds for the fourth time this season.  Union won by scores of 25-23, 25-20, 21-25 and 25-20. Rachel Ormsby had 11 kills and 10 digs along with 10 total blocks, and Kaitlyn Evans added 12 digs in the win. Eve Richards posted 10 kills and four blocks for the Dutchwomen.

In the nightcap, Union pulled out a grueling five game win over the Golden Knights. The Dutchwomen won by scores of 25-15, 20-25, 25-21, 23-25 and 15-13. Union trailed 20-10 in the fourth and almost won it, and came back from a 12-8 deficit in the fifth game. Erika VanValkenburg recorded 36 assists and Veronica Mynders had 28 digs. LaSpina, Ormsby and Bridget Little recorded eight kills each.

Union plays Vassar Saturday at 11 a.m. and St. Lawrence at 3 p.m.

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